Brinsmead, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2LS

This family home is a hidden gem, with generous living space, three/four bedrooms, a private south-facing garden, plus off-road parking and a garage, all in a well-connected location with excellent commuter links.

The Property

Every box is ticked at this wonderful house located at the end of Brinsmead, especially for a family. There’s space to grow, separate areas to work, relax and play, and potential to put your own stamp on the property. It was love at first sight for the current owners, who have truly enjoyed living here over the last five years.

The accommodation presents ample square footage, with good-sized rooms both downstairs and up. The largest is the lounge, which can be sectioned into sitting and dining areas without feeling cramped. There’s capacity for a comfy corner sofa and an armchair, as well as a table to host friends and family for meals. The owners have utilised one side of the lounge as a play area instead, so kids’ stuff is contained. Double doors onto the garden are great for getting straight outside on warm days, and most rooms have a south-facing window for as much natural light as possible.

Next to the lounge is the office, redecorated in recent years. This extra accommodation is crucial if you work from home, and it comes complete with stylish fitted storage and dual desks. This room could become a fourth bedroom if required, with the benefit of better accessibility being on the ground floor.

At the opposite end of the house is the kitchen. This is fitted in a range of cream cabinetry with wood-effect worktops and grey tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include an induction hob, an oven, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a washing machine, and the Franke sink and drainer has a pull-out hose tap. There may be possibility (stpp) to bring the kitchen out to the side to enlarge.

To the first floor are three bedrooms, all doubles and each with wardrobes. The primary has an en suite shower room, with a button on the bedroom wall to get the water warmed up before stepping in. The family bathroom has a white three-piece suite of a wc, a sink, and a panelled bath with a shower attachment. There’s also a cloakroom downstairs, reducing queues when you have a house full. The boiler is in the cloakroom, and the home has a Nest system for smart heating.

The Plot

The property is set on a secluded south-facing plot accessed via a covered walkway through the garage block. A gate opens into the garden, and a path leads to the front door and around the perimeter of the house.

The garden is super private, the large deck and the side courtyard in particular. The pergola over the deck is covered in grapevines, offering shade, screening and the ideal setting for summer dining al fresco. The lawns allow for kicking a ball around and putting up play equipment, while the array of planting is perfect for the green-fingered. An outside tap makes watering everything easy.

As for parking, there’s a space in front of the garage and the road affords overflow. The single garage fits another car, or this may be more useful to you as storage. There’s power in the garage for further appliances or if you want to use it as a workshop.

The Position

Brinsmead is a quiet cul de sac in a conservation area. This property is tucked away at the top of the road among tall trees. The River Ver is only a short stroll from the front door, and beyond the water are footpaths into woodland and countryside.

Frogmore has a calmer feel than its surrounding areas. Amenities include pubs, a convenience store, a park, a recreation ground a cricket/sports centre and a village hall, as well as a primary school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. St Albans has a choice of secondaries, and the closest independent is St Columba’s College.

The centre of St Albans is just a few minutes from Frogmore. Here you’ll find everything from cafés and restaurants to shopping and entertainment. There’s lots of history and culture too, plus plenty to keep kids happy during the school holidays.

For commuters, rail services into London are fastest from St Albans (from 21 minutes) or Radlett (from 26 minutes), while Park Street station is only a 15-minute walk or a 4-minute cycle from Brinsmead. By road, the address is just 10 minutes from the M25, connecting you to the M1, the A1(M) and further afield.

Agent's Notes

Council Tax Band - F

EPC rating - C

All viewings to be conducted by the agent Jules Middleton.

Please quote JM0792 when calling from Rightmove. 

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